Brooks Crossing Park is an 8.10-acre neighborhood park located at 1345 West Calle del Norte Street. This park serves the recreational needs for the residents in the square mile bordered by Warner, Alma School, Ray and Dobson Roads. The park was originally developed in 1986. Existing amenities include the following: a shaded playground, open space turf, sand volleyball court, basketball court, lighted walking paths, picnic areas, and landscaping. As with all City of Chandler park development/renovation projects, public input plays an important role in assuring that the ideas, issues, and or concerns of Chandler citizens are heard. On May 5, 2022, a virtual public presentation was published to receive input on what improvements the residents wanted to see at Brooks Crossing Park. In addition to this presentation, the residents were asked to complete a survey regarding the park. Over 145 residents and park users completed the survey with 73% indicating that they visit the park weekly or more. Residents expressed a desire for the following improvements: additional playground equipment, additional shade, outdoor exercise equipment, ramada, updated site furnishings (chilled drinking fountain, seating, picnic tables, trash cans), and some type of sports court. Maintenance improvements include irrigation repairs, improved turf and plant conditions, park lighting upgrade to LED, xeriscape conversion, and ADA improvements. On August 30, 2022, a second virtual public presentation was published with a survey from which the residents provided their preference related to two design concept options. In addition to the improvements requested from the first survey, one design concept included a sand volleyball court and the other included a pickleball court. Community feedback concluded the pickleball court option was preferred, with 60% of the survey respondents selecting this option. Overall, the input received from both public presentations was very positive and supportive. |